The ceiling affects thinking

Researchers at the University of Minnesota, USA, said the height of the ceiling could affect problem-solving skills and behavior, by priming concepts that promote certain types of brain processing. .

"Bait means a certain concept will be activated in a person's head," explains researcher Joan Meyers-Levy. "When people are in a room with high ceilings, free thoughts will rise in them. In low ceiling rooms, tight ideas, coercion will be created."

Any way is beneficial.

The idea of ​​freedom will foster information processing to encourage a variety of types of thinking. And the idea of ​​coercive shields promotes information processing focusing on details.

The study included three tests including word puzzles and product reviews. The test takes place in a 3 m or 2.5 m high room. During an examination, participants were more strict with product errors when the assessment took place in a low ceiling room.

Researchers believe that the results will have important implications for the market."Managers may need higher ceilings to promote bold initiatives. There are also low-ceiling technicians or accountants to focus on details," Meyers-Levy said.

In health, too, "if you are operating, you will need an operating room to stimulate concentration."

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